7.Public Questions

A member of the public queried whether there
was an update from the Council on the Cambridge Road Estate
voluntary ballot. By way of response it was explained that there
would be a presentation at the Community Engagement Committee on
Wednesday 19 September which would set out the Greater London
Authority (GLA) guidance on voluntary ballots.

A query was raised with regards to the current
situation of Create Streets and the Cocks Crescent SPD and what
they had been commissioned to achieve. It was reported that Create
Streets were commissioned to engage with residents with regards to
the Cock Crescent SPD. It was explained that the Council was
committed to improving its engagement activity generally.

Concern was also raised with regards to
Pinnacle PSG and their resident engagement process, in particular
with the Cambridge Road Estate. As an estate advocate the resident
explained that they had not received any correspondence ever from
them and were critical of their engagement process. By way of
response the Council was committed to improving engagement and it
was explained that any future engagement would be across the
Borough.

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8.Apologies for Absence and Attendance
of Substitute Members

Apologies were received from Advisory Members
Maria Wise, Margaret Lloyd and Harry Hall.

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9.Declarations of
Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

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10.Minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 19 June
2018 were approved as a correct record.

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11.Riverside Public Realm Supplementary
Planning Document

Appendix A

Members considered a report on the adoption of
the Kingston Riverside Public Realm Supplementary Planning Document
(SPD) which set out a planning framework to guide the redevelopment
of the open space along the riverside. This was to positively shape
the future of the Riverside, ensuring it supported the different
demands of the community and enhanced the natural setting of the
borough, and the economic success of the town centre. Members noted
that the document responded to an 8 week consultation process where
141 formal responses had been received.

Members noted the comments of the Kingston
Town Neighbourhood Committee held on 6 September 2018 which had
considered the item. It was suggested that some of the language
within the SPD be amended as it was currently inadvertently
negative toward cyclists with regards to shared space usage and the
management of conflicts. By way of response, officers agreed to
better phrase the plan to ensure that the conflicts were managed
and the riverside was improved for the benefit of all users.

A member of the public questioned the adequacy
of the consultation and whether the list and details of consultees
was up to date. In reply it was explained that due to the GDPR
regulations some of those originally consulted were unable to
remain on the database because the Council lacked the required
consent.

Some concern was expressed by a resident, on
behalf of Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL), in
relation to safety issues associated with shared cycle and
pedestrian spaces and the need to limit these spaces where
possible, to avoid unwanted collisions. This was particularly
important for those visually impaired or with mobility issues. By
way of response it was explained that shared spaces were only
present when absolutely necessary, in order to connect cycle
highways through pedestrianised town centres. Members considered
that a cultural change was required with regards to those spaces
and this would come in time as more people became familiar with
them. It was suggested that speed limit signs at the entrances of
these shared spaces could be placed to encourage cyclists to slow
down for the benefit of pedestrians and cyclists.

A resident raised the importance of protecting
the biodiversity at the Seething Wells conservation area and the
protection of the bat and bird populations. By way of response it
was explained that the preservation of biodiversity of the area was
an important consideration which was reflected within the Riverside
SPD.

A resident, on behalf of the Queen Reach
Residents Association, raised concerns with the existing riverside
area and problems associated with street-drinking and anti-social
behaviour late into the night, as a result of riverside
redevelopment in 2009-2010. It was argued that the Council needed
to be aware of the unintentional consequences of redevelopment as
it could create spaces where people congregate late into the
evening. It was explained that riverside lighting and low walls,
used for seating, had contributed to attracting street-drinkers
into open spaces near his property. By way of response it was
explained that the Council was fully aware of the concerns raised
and was committed to working alongside police to ‘design out
crime’. It was explained that designing out crime was
currently embedded within planning policy to avoid such
situations.

Following considerable debate on the specific
words used within the plan, Members were very supportive of the
document but amended the motion to allow delegated authority to be
made on factual and minor amendments to the Riverside SPD.

2.prior to adoption, the Head of
Planning, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning
Policy, Culture and Heritage, be given delegated authority to make
factual and minor amendments to the Kingston Riverside Public Realm
Supplementary Planning Document.

Voting:

Unanimous

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12.KRiSP Storage Review and updated Terms
of Reference

Appendix B

Members considered a report on the
recommendations following a review of storage facilities in Council
owned residential properties, conducted by the Kingston Resident
Scrutiny Panel (KRiSP). It was
noted that the review covered the areas of storage policy,
registry, charging, allocations, monitoring and future usage. The
process was an opportunity to make recommendations for improvements
that would benefit residents and the Council.

David West, the Chair of KRiSP, addressed the Committee to inform
Members of the sad death of Donald Paddon, one of the founding members of
KRiSP, universally known as
‘Herbie’. The Committee were thankful for the work he
had undertaken on behalf of KRiSP
and expressed their condolences to his family at this difficult
time.

The Committee considered the work undertaken
to review the KRiSP Terms of
Reference, outlined in Annex 4 of the Committee report. It was
noted that KRiSP had partnered with
Pinnacle (the organisation contracted to facilitate resident
engagement in Kingston housing services) to plan a recruitment
drive over the Summer and Autumn of
2018 to ensure that the scrutiny panel was representative. It was
also explained that they would be advertising an opportunity for a
resident to take on an administrative role for the panel.

Resolved that –

1.
The housing management response to the KRiSP storage review report recommendations
(set out in Annex 2 ) be agreed;

2.
The action plan (set out in Annex 3 ) be approved including the
proposal that a co-design workshop is established to take forward
some of the recommendations;

3.
The updated KRiSP terms of
reference (set out in Annex 4) be approved.